Monthly Side Hustle Totals- June 2021

I decided that at the end of each month in 2021 I’m going to post the breakdown of how much I made doing each side hustle/cashback app. My complete side hustle list can be found here and my complete list of Smartphone Apps can be found here.

I know some of you are curious about how much I make doing all of the hustles that I wrote about, and while I do a year-end update, I know some of you don’t wanna wait till the end of the year and that’s understandable.

Some of the side hustles I do frequently, like using the Fetch Rewards App every time I go shopping.

Some of the hustles are more passive but have cumulative rewards so even though I do them each month, I may not receive a payout each month. It doesn’t make them any less valuable to me, they just take a longer amount of time to earn the reward. Honestly, those are fairly low-time investments, so I don’t feel bad that they take a long time to earn a payout. SBKC and Achievement are two of these.

And some I do in fits and starts. For example, I may not spend a lot of time doing PaidViewPoint surveys for a few weeks, and then I’ll get two or three emails telling me that I have time-sensitive or higher-paying surveys. Then I’ll rush over to the site and do five or 10 surveys and earn five or 10 bucks. It just depends on what’s available at the time.

Some of you might notice from this list that there are a number of research studies, I’ve been trying to do at least 1-2 a month because they tend to pay a lot better than surveys. I have been posting research studies and opportunities on the blog whenever they come across my email. I hope some of you are also applying for them and receiving opportunities to do them too.

June was a great month for side hustles! I’ve been keeping track in a Google Sheet, and June was the best month to date so far, in terms of both cash made and full-size products received. I have been doing a lot of reviews and such but don’t pay cash, but rather pay in-kind (Tryit, InfluensterSocial Nature, and BzzAgent). Each one of those sends a product or samples.

I try not to take the sample only offers because it’s not worth my time to review a bunch of sample size stuff. Especially when I can be working with brands and companies that offer me products that are full-size, or they pay me with cash. Because really, as nice as say five dollar tube of deodorant might be, I can’t really pay my utility bill with it.

I’ll be writing about how I’ve been using my funds earned to stretch our grocery budget later in the week or next week. It’s been pretty amazing how you can take advantage of apps and deals and free gift cards to stretch your budget.

  • Fetch Rewards: $70
  • Research Study/Focus Group: $100 (I did three short ones this month)
  • Capterra: $50
  • Pinecone Research: $3
  • Field Agent: $47.69
  • PaidViewPoint: $18.31
  • UpVoice: $10
  • Sold outgrown clothes and toys at a local resale shop: $60
  • Receipt Hog: $5
  • SheSpeaks Rebate: $20
  • Misc. Rebates: $45
  • Class Action Lawsuit payouts (these I didn’t apply for, I just received checks in the mail) $125
  • Bitmo Perks: $5

Talk Back: How much do you make each month on your side hustles? Do you have any that you love and want to recommend? Leave a link in the comments below! Please no MLM or Direct Sales Opportunities. 

June: It’s Field Agent Frenzy Time!

Y’all know I love Field Agent, it’s a great hustle to earn extra money while you are out and about doing errands.

Right now, it’s time for the Field Agent Frenzy! Oh yeah, that means for every paid job you complete  through June 30, 2021 is a chance to win an extra $100!

What is Field Agent Frenzy? It’s a fun little thing Field Agent does to encourage you to get in the Field Agent App and make some cash.

It works like this– for every paying job you successfully complete between May 28-31, you’re entered into a drawing for a bonus of $100. That’s right– a bonus for work you’re probably already doing.

 

My Referral Code is abxbnqx. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do! I did 5 audits this week in less than 30 minutes and made $45!

If you are new to Field Agent, check out my post all about it here.

Q-insights Online Car Surveys Pay $25-$40

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Q-insights is another company that I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County, and less often San Diego County. These days they are doing most of their studies online via chat or online surveys.

Right now Q-Insights is currently recruiting for a Paid Study Opportunity about vehicles.

Q-Insights is currently looking for owners of 2016 and newer of the below vehicles to participate in upcoming online surveys that pay $25-$40. If you have one of these vehicles, please fill out the pre-screener here.

  • Acura MDX
  • Acura RDX
  • Audi A3
  • Audi A5
  • Audi A8
  • Audi Q5
  • BMW 4-Series
  • BMW 6-Series
  • BMW 8-Series
  • BMW Z4
  • Cadillac CT6
  • Cadillac CTS
  • Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV
  • Cadillac SRX
  • Cadillac XT5
  • Cadillac XTS
  • Chevrolet Camaro
  • Chevrolet Corvette
  • Chevrolet Equinox
  • Dodge Challenger
  • Dodge Charger
  • Ford Bronco
  • Ford Bronco Sport
  • Ford Escape
  • Ford Mustang
  • Honda CR-V
  • Infiniti QX60 / QX70 / JX / FX
  • Infiniti QX80
  • Jaguar E-PACE
  • Jaguar F-PACE
  • Jaguar F-TYPE
  • Jaguar XE
  • Jaguar XF
  • Jaguar XJ
  • Jeep Cherokee
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • Jeep Wrangler
  • Jeep Wrangler 4xe
  • Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
  • Jeep Wrangler Sahara
  • Land Rover Defender
  • Land Rover Discovery
  • Land Rover Discovery Sport
  • Land Rover Range Rover (Full Size)
  • Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
  • Land Rover Range Rover Sport
  • Land Rover Range Rover Velar
  • Lexus GS
  • Lexus GX
  • Lexus LS
  • Lexus RC
  • Lexus RX
  • Lincoln Aviator
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz G550/G63
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz SL
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC
  • MINI Clubman
  • MINI Cooper
  • MINI Countryman
  • MINI JCW
  • Nissan Rogue
  • Subaru Forester
  • Tesla – all models
  • Toyota RAV4
  • Volvo XC60
  • Volvo XC90

Q-insights Snacks Study – Pays $175

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Q-insights is another company that I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County, and less often San Diego County. These days they are doing most of their studies online via chat or online surveys.

Right now Q-Insights is currently recruiting for a Paid Study Opportunity about snacks (yum)!

The study will run between July 6th-July 8th and you will be compensated $125 as a thank you for your time.

Please note that this study will require a pre homework assignment for an additional $50.

To complete the pre-screener survey, please click here. 

Fetch Rewards: Delicious new ways to earn points!

Fetch Rewards has some new brands to help you earn bonus points!

A tasty batch of breads and baked goods brands is on the rise at Fetch, and it has you covered for every meal. Enjoy Entenmann’s® and Marinela® treats, cookout-ready Ball Park® buns and rollsThomas’® English muffins and bagels for breakfast and Boboli® pizza crusts for dinner. And don’t forget slices of Oroweat® and Sara Lee® breads for a delicious sandwich anytime, anywhere.

And the points raise Fetch was giving out in May has been extended! Every receipt is worth at least 25 points!

If you haven’t signed up for Fetch Rewards yet, or want to learn more, check out my post here. Find the Fetch Rewards app in your app store, and when you download it and scan any receipt, use my code ND2TB when you sign up and you’ll score 2,000 bonus points. I’ve earned over $175 in rewards in 2021 alone, just by purchasing my regular groceries and scanning in all of my receipts (grocery, mass merchandiser, gas receipts, restaurants, you name it).

Grocery Outlet: $5 Off Coupon When You Shop Through June 22nd

Grocery Outlet is hooking you up two ways!

First: Saving you money every day on groceries that your family needs.

Second: Make a purchase of $20 at Grocery Outlet today through June 22, 2021 and you’ll receive a coupon for $5 off a purchase of $20 or more for use between June 23, 2021 and June 29, 2021.

Qualifying purchases will be given a coupon during their purchase. See store for additional details.

Pretty sweet, right? And you can earn cashback on your purchases at Grocery Outlet and any other store you shop at with Smartphone Apps. You can learn about all the ones I use here.

 

AO Opinions: Upcoming Project for Kids 7-12 years of age on Toys

AO Opinions is another Market Research company that I get information from. Right now they are recruiting for an upcoming research study:

  • To be considered complete the pre-screener survey here. 
  • This online project is for your child age 7-12 to attend, on the topic of toys (The screener mentions Lego Vidiyo.
  • Online Webcam Group via Desktop/Laptop with Webcam (NO CHROMEBOOK/TABLETS/PHONES)
  • Thursday, June 24th, 2021, or Friday, June 25th, 2021
  • Compensation: $100 (if chosen)

AO Opinions: Two Upcoming Projects

AO Opinions is another Market Research company that I get information from. Right now they are recruiting for two upcoming research studies:

The First Survey is on the topic of Vehicles:

  • To be considered, please complete this pre-screener. 
  • Compensation: $100-$275 (if chosen)
  • Open to: 30+ year olds
  • Monday, June 21st thru Wed/June 23rd, 2021 – approx. 30 minutes ($100, if chosen)
  • MUST be available if chosen, 90-min Videoconference June 28-30 ($175, if chosen)

The Second Survey is on the topic of shopping:

  • To be considered, please complete this pre-screener.
  • Compensation: $100 (if chosen)
  • Open to: 30-49 year olds
  • Wed/June 16th thru Tues/June 22nd, 2021 (various times)

Earn Cashback on Gasoline Purchases with GetUpside

I learned about GetUpside this morning and it’s a pretty cool program.

One of the hardest things to save money on is gasoline. It’s not like gas goes on sale, and if you live in California you know that the price of gas is out of control!

GetUpside is a free cash back app that users can earn up to 25¢/gallon cash back on gas.  It’s super easy to use:

Use New “Check-In” and skip the receipt. Just Check In to redeem your offer at this station and any other locations that have a Blue Badge. No need to upload the receipt. GetUpside uses the last 4 digits of your cards from recent purchases to verify your purchase. Tap the “Check-In” button when the user is at the business and select which card they’re using – no receipt pic needed.

GetUpside users earn up to 25¢/gallon cash back on gas, up to 45% cash back at restaurants and up to 30% cash back at grocery stores.

GetUpside also has a great referral program. Users can earn a 15¢/gal bonus when they refer friends and give friends and family a 15¢/gal bonus. Referrers also earn 1¢/gal every time their referee gets gas using GetUpside.

And it gets better: Use Promo Code AFF20 to increase the sign-up bonus to 20¢/gal, which is stackable with your first offer for up to $0.45/gal in savings on your first receipt! Heck Yeah!

So now that you know the deets, are you ready to sign up for GetUpside? Click here to get started.

 

AO Opinions: Two Upcoming Projects

AO Opinions is another Market Research company that I get information from. Right now they are recruiting for two upcoming research studies:

The First Survey is about smoking.

  • To be considered, please complete the pre-screener survey here.
  • Compensation: $150 (if chosen)
  • Open to: Smokers 21-55 years old
  • Tuesday, June 22nd or Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021  (Various Times)

The Second Survey is about beverages (coffee).

  • To be considered, please complete the pre-screener survey here.
  • Compensation: $125-$275 (if chosen)
  • Open to: 18-54 year olds
  • Tuesday, June 29th, Wednesday, June 30th, or Thursday, July 1st 2021 (Various Times)